Tomeka Thiam has initiated divorce proceedings against her husband, renowned Senegalese-American musician Akon, through legal documents submitted to the Fulton County court in Georgia. The petition was filed on September 11, 2025, mere days before the couple would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary. Thiam seeks complete dissolution of their matrimonial union, which began in September 1996.
The legal filing requests joint custody arrangements for their minor child while establishing visitation privileges for the recording artist. Thiam demands financial support from Akon and simultaneously asks the court to reject any similar claims he might pursue. The divorce petition cites irreconcilable differences as the primary reason for ending the marriage.
The former couple shares one daughter who is currently 17 years old. Their nearly three-decade union has reached its conclusion through formal legal channels as Thiam moves forward with separation proceedings.
The legal filing requests joint custody arrangements for their minor child while establishing visitation privileges for the recording artist. Thiam demands financial support from Akon and simultaneously asks the court to reject any similar claims he might pursue. The divorce petition cites irreconcilable differences as the primary reason for ending the marriage.
The former couple shares one daughter who is currently 17 years old. Their nearly three-decade union has reached its conclusion through formal legal channels as Thiam moves forward with separation proceedings.
